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- Hydrogen-powered train
  Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education’s (BCRRE) research into the application of fuel cells and hydrogen in railway traction system design stretches back over the last decade and beyond.
- Quantum Technologies
  Developing the use of sensors and clocks in innovative, ground-breaking technologies to change the future landscapes of healthcare, transport, defence, civil engineering and more.
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- Air Pollution
  We are working with partners across the globe to understand how to save lives at risk from poor air quality.
- Superdiversity
  Challenging established views and policy responses to migration and its impact on societies in a rapidly changing world.
- Global Ethics
  Birmingham academics work on major issues in international ethics and global justice and train the next generation of students to tackle these issues.
- Liver Transplantation
  Birmingham has been at the forefront of transplants since the pioneering work of Sir Peter Medawar. Our researchers are continuing his legacy.
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Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS)

The Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) is a world leading centre of academic study in the field of superdiversity and migration.

Research

IRiS undertakes research with academic, policy and practice partners across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

Working Paper Series

IRiS has commissioned and produced a series of innovative papers exploring wide-ranging themes relevant to the field of superdiversity.

Research videos

Leading academics discuss their approach to superdiversity and how it has enabled their research to cross boundaries and explore new areas of importance for society.

Brexit research

In response to Brexit, IRiS is leading on a number of research projects to explore key issues affecting families, migration, health and the economy

Staff

IRiS is dedicated to collaboration, bringing together academics to work on inter-disciplinary projects at the cutting edge of research.

About IRiS

IRiS has rapidly become one of the world's leading research institutes dedicated to advancing knowledge and expertise in the field of superdiversity.

Community Practitioner Research Programme

Our Community Practitioner Research Programme is extending the field of co-production, training practitioners and policymakers in social research methods.